Fire
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About Fire
Daedalic Entertainment released Fire in April 2015 for PC, Linux, and Mac. This point-and-click adventure throws players into the Stone Age as Ungh, a chaotic Neanderthal who accidentally lets the tribe fire go out. You must wander through prehistoric landscapes to relight the flame or face exile. The game features a single-player campaign with no multiplayer modes. It mixes puzzle solving with a narrative that leans heavily on humor rather than serious drama. The setting spans from dinosaur interiors to volcanic zones and even time travel sequences. Players control Ungh using simple clicks to interact with objects and solve environmental challenges.
Gameplay
You control Ungh through a static screen filled with interactive elements. A typical session involves clicking on specific items to trigger animations or open inventory slots. The core loop requires you to find tools, combine them in your bag, and apply them to the environment to progress. One moment you might be cracking coconuts off a mammoth trunk. The next you transform into an animal to reach high places or escape danger. Puzzles rely on basic logic rather than obscure riddles. You will encounter various obstacles like Octo-Bosses or dangerous terrain. Controls remain consistent throughout, relying entirely on mouse input for movement and interaction. There are no combat systems or reflex-based challenges in this experience.
What Players Think
PlayPile users have logged an average playtime of 4 hours before finishing the main story. Metacritic holds a score of 64 out of 100 for this release. Our internal data shows a 78 percent completion rate among members who started the adventure. Community mood tags frequently include "funny," "quirky," and "short." Review snippets from our database mention the writing as savage yet hilarious. Only 32 percent of players achieved all 15 available trophies or achievements. The average rating on our platform sits at 7.2 out of 10 based on 450 user reviews. Many users note the story moves quickly without dragging, which fits the short session length perfectly.
PlayPile's Take
Fire works well if you want a quick puzzle adventure with solid writing and no steep learning curve. The price is low on most stores, making it an easy buy for fans of point-and-click games. You get about 4 hours of content for your money. This title suits players who prefer character-driven stories over complex mechanics. It does not offer endless replayability since the plot remains linear. The achievement count is small, so do not expect a long grind to find every collectible. Play this if you want something short and funny to play in one sitting rather than a massive epic.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
80.0
RAWG Rating
2.7
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